NEW CTX Veterinary Support Services for Zebrafish Vivarium
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), specifically the Research Department at the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System (CTVHCS) in Temple, TX, is conducting a Sources Sought to identify qualified providers for Veterinary Support Services for a zebrafish vivarium core facility. The service requires a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with experience in zebrafish laboratory animal science and medicine. Responses are due by May 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
The selected veterinarian will provide comprehensive oversight of the zebrafish vivarium, ensuring compliance with VA Directive 1200.07 and other federal regulations for animal research programs. Key responsibilities include:
- Administrative Support: Serving as attending veterinarian, pre-reviewing animal use protocols, conducting semi-annual program and facility reviews, assisting with IACUC and husbandry Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), supporting annual reports to USDA, OLAW, and AAALAC, and advising on AAALAC programs.
- Veterinary Care Support: Reviewing and advising on zebrafish colony health reports.
- Education/Training: Conducting meetings with VA investigators on topics determined by the IACUC and/or VA administration.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Sources Sought
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: May 8, 2026, 2:00 PM Z
- Published Date: April 29, 2026
- Period of Performance:
- Base Year: July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
- Option Year One: July 1, 2027 – June 30, 2028
- Option Year Two: July 1, 2028 – June 30, 2029
- Option Year Three: July 1, 2029 – June 30, 2030
Place of Performance
Central Texas Veterans Health Care System, Research Building 205, 1901 Veterans Memorial Drive, Temple, TX 76504.
Special Requirements
- Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Central, excluding federal holidays, unless otherwise requested or approved.
- The contractor will not have access to VA sensitive information, patient records, or data.
- No Government-Furnished Equipment (GFE) will be provided.
Contact Information
- Primary: Shannon Robinson (shannon.robinson3@va.gov)
- Secondary: Shannon Hodgson (shannon.hodgson@va.gov)